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A tribe of scribes & good vibes 🫶🏾
"Mocha Mic with Millie."🎤
NEXT SHOW: 11/20/2026
LAST SHOW OF 2026
Host:@millicent_ansah24
Est. 2023 🫶🏾
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Taking it back to Radical Work. 🖤 There is so much that many of us are healing from, collectively and individually. As we rally against injustice, grieve what has been lost, challenge systems that continue to harm, and try to imagine something better, I keep returning to this poem. It reminds me that healing is not separate from the work. It is the work. Radical work isn't only found in protests, policy, or public moments. Sometimes it looks like choosing softness after survival. Setting boundaries. Telling the truth. Resting without guilt. Loving ourselves and one another despite everything that insists we shouldn't. May we continue doing the quiet work and the visible work. The work that transforms us from the inside out. I hope to see you all August 21st, 2026 from 6:30pm-9:30pm at Bowl Burger Bistro @bowlburgerbistro for an outdoor Mocha Mic with Millie as we continue the radical work of healing, creating, and connecting through our artistry. 📹 @housejaiguamedia 📍 @thecommonearthcompany 🎤 @mochamicwithmillie ✨🖤🎤📖🌱 by @mochamicwithmillie
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On this first day of National Poetry Month 📖✨, I wanted to share my newest piece, “Words.” 🖋️ Poetry has always meant so much to me 🤎. As this piece reflects, I truly believe in the transformative power of words. How they shape us, move us, and connect us in ways that often go beyond explanation 💭🌍. We witness every day how words can harm and the careless, reckless language that divides and wounds 💔⚡. But we also see the beauty of words. Their ability to empower 💪🏾, to heal 🌱, to inspire ✨, and to serve as a catalyst for change 🔥. This month, may we all take a moment to reflect on the words we speak, write, and carry within us 💬📝. May we choose them with intention 🎯. May we use them to uplift 🙌🏾, to tell our truths 🗣️, and to create space for others to do the same 🤍🌈. Happy National Poetry Month 📚🖤 ✨ 📹 JPI Films @nakeiaisthename by @mochamicwithmillie
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❤️📚 I got to take photos with some truly wonderful people at the inaugural Jersey City Book Fair, and looking back at these moments makes me feel so blessed and grateful! From our amazing vendors, panelists, and featured performers to the attendees who came out to support us, I’m so thankful for everyone who shared their time, talent, stories, and energy with us. 🥹✨ Creating something from the ground up takes a village, and being surrounded by so many people who believe in the power of books, storytelling, representation, and community means more than words can express. Thank you for showing up, showing love, and being part of this first chapter. My heart is full, and I’m excited for what’s ahead! ❤️🙌🏾📖 📸 Expressions by MowZus @bookfairjc by @mochamicwithmillie
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I’m still taking in everything that happened on Saturday through these beautiful photos by Expressions by MowZus, and before anything else, THANK YOU. ❤️ When Marc Polite and I began planning this inaugural event, our mission was to create a free, welcoming celebration of books, literacy, storytelling, and diverse literary voices. A space where authors, readers, families, educators, artists, and community members could come together and see themselves reflected in literature. And Jersey City showed up! 📚❤️ With 20+ vendors, featured poets, two incredible panels, Story Hour, children’s activities, face painting, community partners, volunteers, and so many attendees, the Bethune Center was filled with books, conversation, creativity, and community. A huge thank you to our panelists and featured performers: ✨ Adult Panelists: @drsarahlwebb, @meghasworld16, @savagewriter973, @cyngracesylvie & @earthatone ✨ Children’s Panel: Emmelyn Deline, Deborah Oriol, Christy Limbach & Disha Mathur ✨ Featured Poets: Simple N’ Clean (SNC), Ameerah Shabazz, & James C. Ellerbe Thank you to Ms. Sheena of the West Bergen Branch for bringing Story Hour to our youngest readers, and to the Bethune Center for being our home. Thank you to @_jcedc & @jerseycityrecreation for your generous swag bags donations. Greatly appreciate our supporters Office of Cultural Affairs, Shine A Light, JCAC & the Jersey City Arts & Culture Trust Fund, our partners West Bergen Branch Library & The Common Earth Company, and @rotaryjerseycity for your generous donation. Thank you @bethunecenter for the space & @jc_artandstudiotour for the support. To every volunteer, thank you for helping with setup, vendors, guests, breakdown, and everything in between! 🎥 Thank you to JPI Films for documenting the day. We can’t wait to see what you captured! And thank you to everyone who shared, attended, supported our authors and poets, brought your children, purchased books, or simply told a friend. And, thank you to my co-founder, Marc Polite. This was our first Jersey City Book Fair, but it is only the beginning. I’m so grateful you all helped bring this vision to life. ❤️📚 taken in The Bethune Center of Jersey City by @mochamicwithmillie
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📚 TOMORROW IS THE DAY! The Jersey City Book Fair is almost here! ✨ We’re in the press! 📰 A huge thank you to Jersey City Times and reporter Andy Milone for highlighting the inaugural Jersey City Book Fair! The article shares our mission, introduces our talented adult and children’s panelists, and highlights our featured poetry performers. Check out the article through the link in our bio! Over the past 48 hours, we have felt so much love and support from our community. ❤️ Thank you to everyone who has reached out to volunteer, contributed in-kind donations, or made individual donations to help bring this event to life. Special thanks to @rotary_jerseycity and all our individual donors for showing up for Jersey City’s literary community. Your generosity means so much! We are grateful to be sponsored by the Office of Cultural Affairs and Shine A Light, supported by the Jersey City Arts Council (JCAC), and funded through the Jersey City Arts & Culture Trust Fund. Thank you to our community partners, Jersey City Free Public Library, The Common Earth Company, and Bethune Center, for helping make this possible. 📚 THE JERSEY CITY BOOK FAIR 🗓️ Saturday, October 3, 2026 ⏰ 12 PM–5 PM 📍 Bethune Center, 140 Martin Luther King Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07305 🎟️ FREE ADMISSION! Join us for over 20 adult vendors, a dedicated children’s and family area, featured poetry performances, adult and children’s author panels, story hour with Ms. Sheena of the Jersey City Free Public Library’s West Bergen Branch, children’s activities, face painting, and more! The Book Fair is part of the Jersey City Art & Studio Tour (JCAST). Event documentation will be provided by Expressions by MowZus and JPI Films. We are incredibly excited to welcome you tomorrow! Come discover new books, meet local authors, support independent creatives, and celebrate the stories that connect us. Bring your family, invite a friend, and help us make this first year a beautiful beginning for Jersey City’s literary community. 📖💛 taken in The Bethune Center of Jersey City by @mochamicwithmillie
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17 days ago
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What a night.🌆✨ This past Friday, over 60 of us gathered under the night skies, with the New York City skyline as our backdrop, for a special rooftop edition of Mocha Mic with Millie. This evening also fell on 25 years since the September 11 attacks. As we acknowledge this history, grieve, and remember, we also gathered to do something that radically helps us through difficult times: come together, create, and celebrate joy through artistry. We had folks in the building from Philly, Upstate New York, NYC, Long Island, South Jersey, and Delaware! 🤎 A quick thank you to our incredible features: 🎤 @haze_from_statefarm - soulful vocals and energy. 🎤 @36chambersofpoetry - powerful, dynamic poetry. 🎤 @singformevelvet - a beautiful, velvety, soulful voice. Thank you to @amped_panadas for keeping us fed and Shema for holding down the drinks. 🥟🥤 Thank you Marc, Noel, and Daniel for the heavy lifting and helping with setup and decor, and Elyse and Aareb for helping with setup and the front door. 🤎 Thank you to my husband for being on sound and djing @jyemiproductionsllc Thank you to Expressions by MowZus for beautifully capturing the night. These photos truly encapsulate the energy. 📸 And thank you to House of Jaigua for the amazing video, we cannot wait to see it all! 🎥 @housejaiguamedia Most importantly, thank you to @ascentjc for sponsoring this FREE poetic and musical rooftop experience where the community could gather without finances being a barrier to experiencing and celebrating art. And thank you to @arthouseproductions and JC Fridays for making this evening part of a city-wide celebration of the arts. The beautiful city backdrop. The night skies. The music floating through the air. The poetry. The laughter. Sometimes joy is not an escape from history. Sometimes joy is how we remind ourselves that we are still here, still creating, still connecting, and still making room for one another. Thank you to everyone who showed up and helped make this night what it was. 🤎 Next month, we’re taking a break, but we’ll be back November 20th for the final Mocha Mic of 2026. The Tribe of Scribes & Good Vibes continues. 🤎✍🏾🌆✨ taken in Ascent JC by @mochamicwithmillie
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✨ 2026 Individual Artist Fellowship Spotlight Meet Millicent Ansah, affectionately known as Millie—an educator, poet, curator, host, and community organizer whose work centers the power of storytelling, connection, and community. A Jersey City resident for more than a decade, Millie has cultivated spaces where artists can be seen and heard. Through Mocha Mic with Millie, her monthly open mic, she has created a welcoming home for Black artists and emerging creatives to share their voices, build confidence, and foster meaningful connections. Her poetry has been featured by SoupCan Magazine, WNYC, Teaneck Poetry Park, and Whisper Whisper Shout: A When Women Speak Anthology, and she has performed at venues and festivals across New Jersey and New York. As a 2026 Jersey City Arts Council Individual Artist Fellowship recipient, Millie continues to strengthen Jersey City’s literary and cultural landscape through poetry, community organizing, and creative programming. ✨ Catch Millie at these upcoming fellowship-supported events: 💜 Mocha Mic with Millie — Friday, August 15, 6:30–9:30 PM at Bowl Burger Bistro, 531 West Side Ave. 📚 Jersey City Book Fair — Saturday, October 3, 12–5 PM at the Bethune Center, celebrating literature, storytelling, and diverse voices as part of JCAST. Join us in celebrating Millie and the incredible artists helping shape Jersey City’s creative future. #JCArts #JerseyCityArts #JCAC #IndividualArtistFellowship #ArtistSpotlight taken in Jersey City, New Jersey by @mochamicwithmillie
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2 months ago
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One week from today, we’re taking Mocha Mic with Millie to the rooftop at @ascentjc! 🌆✨ But first, let’s take it back with this beautiful video recap from JPI Films @nakeiaworks of last month’s Mocha Mic with Millie: 8.21 @bowlburgerbistro. 🎥🤎 A huge thank you to our incredible features SJ (@sjbythegram), Just-Ace (@iam_justace), and Siena Milan (@sienamilan), everyone who stepped up to the mic, and every attendee who came out, supported, listened, laughed, connected, and helped make the night so special. 🤎 And a special thank you to @bowlburgerbistro for welcoming Mocha Mic back again this year and helping us create another beautiful evening. We had a great time and are already looking forward to returning next year! 🤎✨ Now… we’re taking it to the rooftop! 🌆🎤 Join us Friday, September 11 from 7–10 PM for: 🎤 Mocha Mic with Millie: A Rooftop Evening of Music & Poetry We’re excited to welcome our current featured artists H @haze_from_statefarm, @36chambersofpoetry, and @singformevelvet for a poetic and musical rooftop experience. ✨ Come enjoy more musical and poetic vibes, food, community, and immaculate end-of-summer energy! ✨ Sponsored by @ascentjc 🤎 Supported with funds by @jerseycityartscouncil 🎟️ FREE ENTRANCE 🍽️ FREE FOOD 🥤 FREE DRINKS 🎤 LIMITED OPEN MIC SPOTS- reserve through Eventbrite or sign up at the door! ⏰ First come, first served 📍 @ascentjc Rooftop 500 Communipaw Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07304 🍽️ Cuisine by @amped_panadas 📸🎥 Photos & Video by Expressions by MowZus + JPI Films @nakeiaworks 🎨 Part of JC Fridays! A FREE CITY-WIDE ARTS FESTIVAL by Art House Productions WWW.JCFRIDAYS.COM Bring your family, friends, and your good energy. Come for the poetry, stay for the music, grab some food, take in the rooftop views, and celebrate community with the Tribe of Scribes & Good Vibes. 🤎✍🏾 by @mochamicwithmillie
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Today's featured Artist Spotlight at Mocha Mic with Millie: A Rooftop Evening of Music and Poetry 🎶✨ is @singformevelvet Velvet is a singer, songwriter and storyteller based in Jersey City, NJ whose artistry is rooted in connection, nostalgia and emotion. With a voice that is effortlessly smooth and intimate, she creates performances that feel less like concerts and more like conversations. Her melodic phrasing and soulful delivery invite audiences into moments of vulnerability, romance, and joy, making every song feel personal. Whether she’s reimagining timeless classics or breathing new life into today’s biggest hits, Velvet bridges generations through music, crafting a warm, immersive atmosphere where singing along becomes second nature. Her performances celebrate the shared experience of music, proving that the most memorable moments often come from simply feeling seen, heard, and connected. I'm so excited to bring Velvet's velvety, soulful voice to Mocha Mic and create a space to feel, sing along, and connect. Join us Friday, September 11, 2026, from 7–10 PM at @ascentjc Rooftop for a special sponsored Mocha Mic with Millie, happening one week early as part of JC Fridays @arthouseproductions - A FREE CITY-WIDE ARTS FESTIVAL. EVENT DETAILS 📍 500 Communipaw Avenue Jersey City, NJ 07304 🎟️ FREE ENTRANCE 🍽️ FREE FOOD 🥤 FREE DRINKS 🎤 LIMITED OPEN MIC SLOTS! A limited number of spots will also be available at the door. Sign-ups are first come, first served, so come early! 🍽️ Food is also first come, first served and not guaranteed, so arriving early is highly encouraged. 🍽️ Cuisine: @amped_panadas 📸🎥 Photos & Video: Expressions by MowZus + House of Jaigua Media @housejaiguamedia Bring your favorite people and your best energy as we soak up the last of the summer rooftop vibes. Join us for an evening filled with music, poetry, beautiful views, good food, community, and plenty of Tribe of Scribes & Good Vibes energy. 🤎✍🏾🌆 by @mochamicwithmillie
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Today's featured Artist Spotlight at Mocha Mic with Millie: A Rooftop Evening of Music and Poetry 🎶✨ is @36chambersofpoetry 36 Chambers of Poetry hails from Philadelphia, PA and has been writing spoken word since the 4th grade. He recently became a member of the Philadelphia Slam team No Philter in 2025. He has performed poetry in places as far as Trinidad & Tobago. He loves to laugh, inspire and he intends to leave the people he meets better than he found them. I'm excited to bring 36 Chambers' dynamic and powerful poetry to Mocha Mic. His work is honest, makes you think, and brings a unique energy to the room.🎤 Join us Friday, September 11, 2026, from 7–10 PM at @ascentjc Rooftop for a special sponsored Mocha Mic with Millie, happening one week early as part of JC Fridays @arthouseproductions A FREE CITY-WIDE ARTS FESTIVAL. EVENT DETAILS 📍 500 Communipaw Avenue Jersey City, NJ 07304 🎟️ FREE ENTRANCE 🍽️ FREE FOOD 🥤 FREE DRINKS 🎤 LIMITED OPEN MIC SLOTS! A limited number of spots will a be available at the door. Sign-ups are first come, first served, so come early! 🍽️ Food is also first come, first served and not guaranteed, so arriving early is highly encouraged. 🍽️ Cuisine: @amped_panadas 📸🎥 Photos & Video: Expressions by MowZus + House of Jaigua Media @housejaiguamedia Bring your good energy and your favorite people as we enjoy the end-of-summer rooftop vibes. Come experience an evening of musical and poetic vibes, beautiful views, food, community, and the Tribe of Scribes & Good Vibes. 🤎✍🏾🌆 taken in Ascent JC by @mochamicwithmillie
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Today's featured Artist Spotlight at Mocha Mic with Millie: A Rooftop Evening of Music and Poetry 🎶✨ is @haze_from_statefarm Haze is a singer/songwriter raised in Queens and residing in Brooklyn. Singing since the age of 8 and writing since her teenage years, her sound draws from R&B, Neo Soul, and jazz while exploring the deeper meaning of having a voice and the spiritual navigation of using it as a healing tool. She has also used her talents for meditation, with a gift for creating spaces that feel calm, centered, and connected. A featured artist on several open mic platforms, Haze is also a community advocate who continues to give her time and energy through volunteer work. I'm looking forward to bringing Haze's powerful, soulful vocals to Mocha Mic and creating space for you to experience the warmth, intention, and healing energy she brings through her artistry. Join us Friday, September 11, 2026, from 7–10 PM at @ascentjc Rooftop for a special sponsored Mocha Mic with Millie, happening one week early as part of JC Fridays! 📍 500 Communipaw Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07304 🎟️ FREE ENTRANCE 🍽️ FREE FOOD 🥤 FREE DRINKS 🎤 LIMITED OPEN MIC SPOTS! Reserve your spot through the link in bio and Eventbrite or sign up at the door! ⏰ First come, first served. 🍽️ Cuisine: @amped_panadas 📸🎥 Photos & Video: Expressions by MowZus + JPI Films @nakeiaworks 🎨 JC Fridays A FREE CITY-WIDE ARTS FESTIVAL by Art House Productions WWW.JCFRIDAYS.COM Bring your good energy and your favorite people as we enjoy the end-of-summer vibes from the rooftop. Come eat, sip, listen, share, and celebrate music, poetry, and community with the Tribe of Scribes & Good Vibes. 🤎✍🏾 taken in Ascent JC by @mochamicwithmillie
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🎤🤎 Mocha Mic with Millie: A Rooftop Evening of Poetry & Music 🌆✨ We’re taking Mocha Mic with Millie to the rooftop! Join us for an evening of poetry, music, food, and genuine connection at @ascentjc. We are honored to partner with Ascent, who is sponsoring this FREE community experience and helping us create space for art, culture, and connection in Jersey City. Supported with funds by @jerseycityartscouncil 🤎 This event is also part of JC Fridays - A FREE QUARTERLY CITY-WIDE ARTS FESTIVAL by Art House Productions. I'm excited to welcome three incredible featured artists: ✨ Haze (@haze_from_statefarm) is a Queens-raised, Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter blending R&B, Neo Soul, and jazz while exploring voice, healing, and spirituality. ✨ 36 Chambers of Poetry (@36chambersofpoetry) is a Philadelphia spoken word artist, writing since the 4th grade, a member of No Philter, and a performer whose poetry has traveled as far as Trinidad & Tobago. ✨ Velvet (@singformevelvet) is a Jersey City singer, songwriter, and storyteller whose soulful performances are rooted in connection, nostalgia, emotion, and shared experience. 📅 Friday, September 11 🕕 6–9 PM 📍 @ascentjc Rooftop 500 Communipaw Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07304 🎟️ FREE ENTRANCE 🍽️ FREE FOOD 🥤 FREE DRINKS 🎤 Limited Open Mic Spots! Reserve your spot through the link in the bio and Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mocha-mic-with-millie-91126-tickets-1998648590737?aff=oddtdtcreator ⏰ First come, first served. 🍽️ Cuisine: @amped_panadas 📸🎥 Photos & Video: Expressions by MowZus + JPI Films @nakeiaworks 🎨 This event is part of JC Fridays! A FREE CITY-WIDE ARTS FESTIVAL by Art House Productions WWW.JCFRIDAYS.COM Come for the poetry, music, rooftop views, food, or simply to be in community. I can’t wait to share another beautiful evening with the Tribe of Scribes & Good Vibes. 🤎✍🏾 taken in Ascent JC by @mochamicwithmillie
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